Northwestern graduation events set for 2026
October 28, 2025
This weekend, football plays at Wrigley Field and an opera makes its Chicago-area premiere at Northwestern. Here’s what else to put on your calendar this week. As always, all are welcome!
Scholars’ sounds
Enjoy a program of new works by Bienen School of Music student composers.
The concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Regenstein Master Class Room, Regenstein Hall of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston.
More than a meal
Indigenous chef and educator Jessica Walks First explores the intersection of Indigenous foodways, culinary practice and wellness. This talk shares how working with Indigenous foods and embracing the legacy of Indigenous food sovereignty is not only a path to culinary excellence but a fundamental step toward holistic, intergenerational wellness.
The lecture is at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner/reception at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 13, in room 108, Harris Hall, 1881 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Register here.
Get crafty
See — and purchase — works by Northwestern community artists at the fall Arts & Crafts fair. Artists will have everything from ceramics to fine art prints on sale at a variety of price points. And embrace your own inner artist with themed crafts for attendees.
The fair runs from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, in the Louis Room, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston.
’Cats on the court
Come out to cheer on Wildcat women’s basketball as the team takes the court for the third time this season in a matchup against Maryland Eastern Shore.
Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, in Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave., Evanston. Buy tickets.
All about AI
Listen to a lecture about artificial intelligence policy from Northwestern’s V.S. Subrahmanian, a leading expert on machine learning, in an event presented by the Center for Responsible Technology, Policy and Public Dialogue.
The lecture is at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, in room 303, Annenberg Hall, 2120 Campus Drive, Evanston. The event will also be livestreamed here
